In the north of Minato-ku in Japan(pics), Aoyama is one of the top Tokyo neighborhoods(pics) to live in. Strategically located between Shibuya(pics) and the emperor's palace, Aoyama has backalleys with often excellent urbanism, and the residences are mostly mansions (mansion refers to apartment blocks made in concrete to distinguish them from the apato which are made in wood).

The views from the apartments range from good to spectacular, offering some great shots of the Minato-ku skyscrapers.

Another advantage of Aoyama Itchome is its close proximity to Roppongi(pics) which abounds with great restaurants, bars, dancing clubs and hmm, some red-light establishments.

Enjoy

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Great nightview from a hotel room of the hotel Asia Center of Japan (8000 yens per night for a semi-double occupancy room). Many hotels in Japan will charge almost two times more for double occupancy rather than single occupancy even if the size of the room is the same. It defies all known free market rules . However, things seem to be changing for the better these days with some hotels (such as the Toyoko Inn) charging a more reasonable 15-20% extra for the second person. View photo in original size (1024x768 pixels).

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Typical bathroom in Japanese hotels. They seem to have all been made in the same mold and feel a bit like a boeing 747 restroom. A bit spartan, but clean and in good working order. View photo in original size (768x1024 pixels).

How to get to Aoyama Neighborhood

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Map of Aoyama.

Pictures by Parent within 4 kilometers of Aoyama Neighborhood.

Neighborhoods Nearby Aoyama - Pictures by Parent

Roppongi Neighborhood by Parent. Roppongi (六本木) is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, famous as home to the rich Roppongi Hills area, an active night club scene, and a relatively large presence of Western tourists and expatriates; though the majority of.. Distance from Aoyama: 1km SSE, 16 pictures.

Akasaka Neighborhood by Parent. Akasaka is a fashionable residential and nightlife neighborhood located in Chiyoda-ku. The area appeals to businessmen or government officers working nearby (the Diet is about 10 minutes away on foot in Nagatacho). A landmark.. Distance from Aoyama: 1.1km NE, 9 pictures.

Omotesando Neighborhood by Parent. Omotesando is the greatest.. Along with Ginza, this is one of the top two shopping districts of Tokyo coupled with charming backalleys. Many model agencies are located here, especially along the cat walk and models can sometimes.. Distance from Aoyama: 1.2km SWW, 33 pictures.

Nagatacho Neighborhood by Parent. Along with nearby Akasaka, HIroo, and Hanzomon Nagatacho is the top residential area in.. Distance from Aoyama: 1.5km NE, 6 pictures.

Hiroo Neighborhood by Parent. Located nearby Roppongi and Aoyama within Minato-ku and Shibuya-ku, Hiroo is one of the top residential districts in Tokyo. In Kanji, Hiroo is written 広尾 which means "extensive.. Distance from Aoyama: 2km SSW, 26 pictures.

Hanzomon Neighborhood by Parent. Located in the heart of Tokyo, Hanzomon is primarily a business district intermingled with upper-class mansions and residential.. Distance from Aoyama: 2.1km NE, 16 pictures.